One of the more difficult social responsibilities that we have is serving on a jury. In addition to the obvious inconvenience and time away from family and work responsibilities, jurors have the difficult task of determining who to believe in a situation where completely contradictory explanations of an incident are being offered. At most… Continue Reading
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Juries Sending A Message To Nursing Homes
Posted in LitigationNo longer can nursing home owners look at potential lawsuit settlements and jury verdicts as a cost of doing business. Juries are sending a message to nursing home owners by handing down large awards to elders who may be victims of poor care or neglect. This article also demonstrates the importance of nursing homes having… Continue Reading
Should You Give Up Your Right To Trial?
Posted in LitigationOne word–’No’ As a lawyer who makes a living representing plaintiffs in personal injury related matters, my suggestion to demand a right to a jury trial probably comes at no surprise. Self-serving issues aside, our jury system (in the Civil setting) a place for those who have been wronged to obtain fair compensation for their… Continue Reading